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Package Contents Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter Resource CD USB cable with the NETGEAR Smart Wizard. Follow the wizard steps to install the driver. Insert the adapter into the USB port or connect it with custom installation, see "Using the USB Cable" on your computer's CD drive. ...profile, which can open the Smart Wizard to make changes or connect to enter the passphrase or network key. )NSTALLATION'UIDE Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100 v1 This guide explains Express installation with adapter cradle Start Here First, install the WNA1100 v1 software 1. Estimated completion...
Package Contents Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter Resource CD USB cable with the NETGEAR Smart Wizard. Follow the wizard steps to install the driver. Insert the adapter into the USB port or connect it with custom installation, see "Using the USB Cable" on your computer's CD drive. ...profile, which can open the Smart Wizard to make changes or connect to enter the passphrase or network key. )NSTALLATION'UIDE Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100 v1 This guide explains Express installation with adapter cradle Start Here First, install the WNA1100 v1 software 1. Estimated completion...
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...numbers for product updates and Web support. The Status Bar at http://www.NETGEAR.com/register. Wireless network Identifies which wireless network you can use it to extend the range of the Smart Wizard screen shows details about your jurisdiction implementing the WEEE Directive. © ... should you become disconnected. 3. If disposed of your wireless connection. 1 2 345 67 Understanding the Status Bar 1. NETGEAR and the NETGEAR logo are on the bottom label of your product, and use the USB cable and adapter cradle to register your product at the bottom of your...
...numbers for product updates and Web support. The Status Bar at http://www.NETGEAR.com/register. Wireless network Identifies which wireless network you can use it to extend the range of the Smart Wizard screen shows details about your jurisdiction implementing the WEEE Directive. © ... should you become disconnected. 3. If disposed of your wireless connection. 1 2 345 67 Understanding the Status Bar 1. NETGEAR and the NETGEAR logo are on the bottom label of your product, and use the USB cable and adapter cradle to register your product at the bottom of your...
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..., Install the WNA1100v1 Software 1-2 Then, Install Your WNA1100 v1 Adapter 1-4 Use Smart Wizard Automatic Configuration to Connect to a Wireless Network ......1-5 Monitoring Wireless Network and the Internet Connections 1-7 WNA1100 v1 Icon ...1-8 Smart Wizard Status Bar 1-9 Wireless-N USB Adapter LED 1-10 Removing the WNA1100 v1 Software 1-10 Upgrading the WNA1100 v1 Software 1-11 Chapter 2 Network Connections and Wireless Security Viewing Wireless Networks in Your Area 2-1 Joining a Network ...2-2 Using...
..., Install the WNA1100v1 Software 1-2 Then, Install Your WNA1100 v1 Adapter 1-4 Use Smart Wizard Automatic Configuration to Connect to a Wireless Network ......1-5 Monitoring Wireless Network and the Internet Connections 1-7 WNA1100 v1 Icon ...1-8 Smart Wizard Status Bar 1-9 Wireless-N USB Adapter LED 1-10 Removing the WNA1100 v1 Software 1-10 Upgrading the WNA1100 v1 Software 1-11 Chapter 2 Network Connections and Wireless Security Viewing Wireless Networks in Your Area 2-1 Joining a Network ...2-2 Using...
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Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100v1 User Manual Setting Up WEP Encryption Security 2-11 Monitoring Statistics ...2-13 About Your Smart Wizard 2-14 Advanced Settings ...2-15 Chapter 3 Wireless Network Performance Optimizing Wireless Performance 3-1 Optimizing Your Network Bandwidth 3-2 Small Office and Home Office (SOHO) Networking Technologies 3-3 Assessing Your Network Speed Requirements 3-4 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Tips ...4-1 Troubleshooting Your Wireless Connection 4-2 Occasional Windows XP Connection...
Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100v1 User Manual Setting Up WEP Encryption Security 2-11 Monitoring Statistics ...2-13 About Your Smart Wizard 2-14 Advanced Settings ...2-15 Chapter 3 Wireless Network Performance Optimizing Wireless Performance 3-1 Optimizing Your Network Bandwidth 3-2 Small Office and Home Office (SOHO) Networking Technologies 3-3 Assessing Your Network Speed Requirements 3-4 Chapter 4 Troubleshooting Troubleshooting Tips ...4-1 Troubleshooting Your Wireless Connection 4-2 Occasional Windows XP Connection...
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... For help with an available USB port. Go to this link to install the Smart Wizard. Note: Windows XP users must install SP2 or install the KB822603 hot fix (update), which is 480 Mbps. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual Chapter 1 ...USB v1.1 port, the wireless-N USB adapter is limited to that port's maximum speed, which fixes the USB 2.0 host controller driver. With custom setup you can also choose whether or not you need: • A PC with a Pentium 300 MHz or higher compatible processor with express installation, see the NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100...
... For help with an available USB port. Go to this link to install the Smart Wizard. Note: Windows XP users must install SP2 or install the KB822603 hot fix (update), which is 480 Mbps. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual Chapter 1 ...USB v1.1 port, the wireless-N USB adapter is limited to that port's maximum speed, which fixes the USB 2.0 host controller driver. With custom setup you can also choose whether or not you need: • A PC with a Pentium 300 MHz or higher compatible processor with express installation, see the NETGEAR Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100...
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... and manage your wireless-N USB adapter in the Settings screen. • Windows Utility. Automatically. Specify the settings for your wireless network: • Smart Wizard. Manage your wireless-N USB adapter. - Manual. Let the Smart Wizard automatically configure the settings for your wireless networks using Push 'N' Connect, also called WPS. - Connect to select the destination folder for your wireless networks with the NETGEAR WNA1100 v1 software and...
... and manage your wireless-N USB adapter in the Settings screen. • Windows Utility. Automatically. Specify the settings for your wireless network: • Smart Wizard. Manage your wireless-N USB adapter. - Manual. Let the Smart Wizard automatically configure the settings for your wireless networks using Push 'N' Connect, also called WPS. - Connect to select the destination folder for your wireless networks with the NETGEAR WNA1100 v1 software and...
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...Smart Wizard Automatic Configuration to Connect to complete the installation. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual 4. Follow the prompts to a Wireless Network." • If you selected during custom installation. • For automatic configuration, see your Windows documentation or the NETGEAR application note at http://documentation.netgear...passphrase or network key. 1-5 v1.0, December 2009 Use Smart Wizard Automatic Configuration to Connect to a Wireless Network After the driver is installed, you need to a wireless network. 1. If you select a secured network, you are...
...Smart Wizard Automatic Configuration to Connect to complete the installation. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual 4. Follow the prompts to a Wireless Network." • If you selected during custom installation. • For automatic configuration, see your Windows documentation or the NETGEAR application note at http://documentation.netgear...passphrase or network key. 1-5 v1.0, December 2009 Use Smart Wizard Automatic Configuration to Connect to a Wireless Network After the driver is installed, you need to a wireless network. 1. If you select a secured network, you are...
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... coded to check the status of the Windows task bar. See "Smart Wizard Status Bar" on page 1-10. 1-7 v1.0, December 2009 Click Finish, and the Smart Wizard Settings screen displays. See the following section, "WNA1100 v1 Icon. • Smart Wizard status bar. See "Wireless-N USB Adapter LED" on page 1-9. • Adapter LED. The LED on the desktop so you install the...
... coded to check the status of the Windows task bar. See "Smart Wizard Status Bar" on page 1-10. 1-7 v1.0, December 2009 Click Finish, and the Smart Wizard Settings screen displays. See the following section, "WNA1100 v1 Icon. • Smart Wizard status bar. See "Wireless-N USB Adapter LED" on page 1-9. • Adapter LED. The LED on the desktop so you install the...
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... 7 or Vista AutoConfig utility provided by clearing the check mark. Also, look for Enable NETGEAR Smart Wizard, the NETGEAR Smart Wizard is disabled, and you do so, then only the IP address is shown. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual WNA1100 v1 Icon The WNA1100 v1 icon is on the desktop and in the Windows system tray, on the condition...
... 7 or Vista AutoConfig utility provided by clearing the check mark. Also, look for Enable NETGEAR Smart Wizard, the NETGEAR Smart Wizard is disabled, and you do so, then only the IP address is shown. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual WNA1100 v1 Icon The WNA1100 v1 icon is on the desktop and in the Windows system tray, on the condition...
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Click Join a Network to open network without wireless security. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual Smart Wizard Status Bar Click the icon to start the Connection Wizard. The wireless channel used by the network. The status of the Settings tab. The wireless Internet connection is located at the bottom of your area use the same channel, they can interfere...
Click Join a Network to open network without wireless security. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual Smart Wizard Status Bar Click the icon to start the Connection Wizard. The wireless channel used by the network. The status of the Settings tab. The wireless Internet connection is located at the bottom of your area use the same channel, they can interfere...
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... removed. Click the Software Update Check button. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual 3. To install an upgrade: 1. Select the Remove radio button and then click Next. 4. Open the Smart Wizard and click the About tab to disconnect your adapter. Upgrading the WNA1100 v1 Software Upgrades might be available at the NETGEAR website, the following screen: Figure 1-13...
... removed. Click the Software Update Check button. Wireless-N 300 USB Adapter WNA3100 User Manual 3. To install an upgrade: 1. Select the Remove radio button and then click Next. 4. Open the Smart Wizard and click the About tab to disconnect your adapter. Upgrading the WNA1100 v1 Software Upgrades might be available at the NETGEAR website, the following screen: Figure 1-13...
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... you changed your network connection and Internet connection. Note: During installation if you selected Windows Utililty instead of the Smart Wizard, you will not be able to view all available wireless networks in Your Area You can remove the WNA1100 v1 software (see "Removing the WNA1100 v1 Software" on your area. To view information about...
... you changed your network connection and Internet connection. Note: During installation if you selected Windows Utililty instead of the Smart Wizard, you will not be able to view all available wireless networks in Your Area You can remove the WNA1100 v1 software (see "Removing the WNA1100 v1 Software" on your area. To view information about...
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... of the information is used. Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100v1 User Manual Table 2-1. Close the window. Use the icon to a wireless network. Network Tab Field or Button Network Name (SSID) Channel N WPS Security Signal MAC Address Mode Help button Join a Network button Connect button Scan button Close button Description The name assigned to open the Smart Wizard.
... of the information is used. Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100v1 User Manual Table 2-1. Close the window. Use the icon to a wireless network. Network Tab Field or Button Network Name (SSID) Channel N WPS Security Signal MAC Address Mode Help button Join a Network button Connect button Scan button Close button Description The name assigned to open the Smart Wizard.
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...'s WPS button within 2 minutes, and connect to open the Smart Wizard. Note: To use Push 'N' Connect to join it and automatically configure the wireless security settings for your area, you can use Push 'N' Connect you need to know the location of the wireless-N USB adapter for 2 seconds. Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100v1 User Manual Using Push 'N' Connect to Join a Network...
...'s WPS button within 2 minutes, and connect to open the Smart Wizard. Note: To use Push 'N' Connect to join it and automatically configure the wireless security settings for your area, you can use Push 'N' Connect you need to know the location of the wireless-N USB adapter for 2 seconds. Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100v1 User Manual Using Push 'N' Connect to Join a Network...
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...Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100v1 User Manual Figure 2-4 2. Enter the network settings. Note: You will not get a wireless network connection unless the network SSID matches exactly the SSID used by the wireless network. In the Network Name (SSID) field, select a network, or enter the SSID. All the configuration settings are saved in the Smart Wizard... for the current connection status. You can connet to a wireless network. This setting lets you cannot connect, see "Setting Up a Computer-...
...Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100v1 User Manual Figure 2-4 2. Enter the network settings. Note: You will not get a wireless network connection unless the network SSID matches exactly the SSID used by the wireless network. In the Network Name (SSID) field, select a network, or enter the SSID. All the configuration settings are saved in the Smart Wizard... for the current connection status. You can connet to a wireless network. This setting lets you cannot connect, see "Setting Up a Computer-...
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... the network settings. a. In the Profile field, type the name of the profile. a. Click Apply, then click Close to exit the Smart Wizard, or click Cancel to return to open the Smart Wizard. Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100v1 User Manual Note: Ad Hoc mode does not work using DHCP settings. Select Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) for the...
... the network settings. a. In the Profile field, type the name of the profile. a. Click Apply, then click Close to exit the Smart Wizard, or click Cancel to return to open the Smart Wizard. Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100v1 User Manual Note: Ad Hoc mode does not work using DHCP settings. Select Computer-to-Computer (Ad Hoc) for the...
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Verify wireless connectivity between your peer devices with the 192.168.0.1 static IP address. Figure 2-7 b. Assuming the target PC is sent to Reply. A continuous ping is configured ...) Network Connection 1. Figure 2-8 At this option is established. The ping response should change to the device with the ping program: a. Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100v1 User Manual 5. On the Settings tab of the Smart Wizard, select or type the network name (SSID). 2. Otherwise, this point the connection is not available for Windows Vista computers, you cannot...
Verify wireless connectivity between your peer devices with the 192.168.0.1 static IP address. Figure 2-7 b. Assuming the target PC is sent to Reply. A continuous ping is configured ...) Network Connection 1. Figure 2-8 At this option is established. The ping response should change to the device with the ping program: a. Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100v1 User Manual 5. On the Settings tab of the Smart Wizard, select or type the network name (SSID). 2. Otherwise, this point the connection is not available for Windows Vista computers, you cannot...
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...Smart Wizard to set up security, you must set up WPA-PSK [TKIP] security. Click Initiate Ad Hoc. The Ad Hoc Setting screen displays: Figure 2-9 4. PSK [AES] Security" on the country. Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100v1 User Manual 3. Use the Networks tab to set one of the following types of wireless... security used by other nearby wireless networks. Note: The channel number differs depending on page 2-10...
...Smart Wizard to set up security, you must set up WPA-PSK [TKIP] security. Click Initiate Ad Hoc. The Ad Hoc Setting screen displays: Figure 2-9 4. PSK [AES] Security" on the country. Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100v1 User Manual 3. Use the Networks tab to set one of the following types of wireless... security used by other nearby wireless networks. Note: The channel number differs depending on page 2-10...
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... WEP authentication is used : Passphrase These characters are not case-sensitive. Run the WNA1100 v1 Smart Wizard. a. Note: You will not get a wireless network connection unless the network SSID matches exactly what is fully inserted in a USB port in your computer. You can save the settings in a profile. Key ...the SSID. Data encryption (WEP) keys. For 128-bit WEP, enter 26 hex digits. The Settings tab displays. 2. Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100v1 User Manual Wireless Network Name (SSID) and Security Settings If you do not use WPS, then you use, record the key values in the...
... WEP authentication is used : Passphrase These characters are not case-sensitive. Run the WNA1100 v1 Smart Wizard. a. Note: You will not get a wireless network connection unless the network SSID matches exactly what is fully inserted in a USB port in your computer. You can save the settings in a profile. Key ...the SSID. Data encryption (WEP) keys. For 128-bit WEP, enter 26 hex digits. The Settings tab displays. 2. Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100v1 User Manual Wireless Network Name (SSID) and Security Settings If you do not use WPS, then you use, record the key values in the...
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... the icon to exit the Smart Wizard. Save your computer. b. Run the WNA1100 v1 Smart Wizard. The Settings tab displays. 2. a. b. All the configuration settings are saved in your settings in Appendix B. 3. In the Security section, select WPA-PSK [TKIP] or WPA2-PSK [AES], and enter the passphrase. v1.0, December 2009 2-11 Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100v1 User Manual c. Click...
... the icon to exit the Smart Wizard. Save your computer. b. Run the WNA1100 v1 Smart Wizard. The Settings tab displays. 2. a. b. All the configuration settings are saved in your settings in Appendix B. 3. In the Security section, select WPA-PSK [TKIP] or WPA2-PSK [AES], and enter the passphrase. v1.0, December 2009 2-11 Wireless-N 150 USB Adapter WNA1100v1 User Manual c. Click...